Friday (Apr 11) through Sunday (Apr 13): Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use

Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use

From Friday April 11 until Sunday April 13 shuttle buses will replace service on the Franklin/Foxboro Line. 

On Friday, April 11, Foxboro Passengers will be bused to Mansfield for Providence Line service.

Learn more: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2025-04-11-cr-franklin-foxboro-line-shuttle-bus-schedule.pdf

Last Updated: Apr 09 2025 10:02 AM

April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service

From Friday April 11 until Sunday April 13 shuttle buses will replace service on the Franklin/Foxboro Line.

Passengers on the Forge Park/495 branch will be bused to and from Readville for regularly scheduled train service.

On Friday April 11 Foxboro Station passengers will be bused to and from Mansfield station for continued Commuter Rail service on the Providence line.

Last Updated: Mar 28 2025 11:29 AM

Shared from -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts

April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, December 8, 2024 ???

Sunday, December 8

• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

MBTA shuttle bus on Franklin Line

10:00am Breakfast Buffet with Santa Claus (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

11:00am Winter Wreath Design Class (Fiori and Fern)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: WCVB Chronicle's Ted Reinstein (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Franklin Performing Arts Company presents The Nutcracker (Franklin High School)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Reminder: MBTA uses shuttle buses for Dec 7 & Dec 8 on the Franklin/Foxboro Line

On Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

Reminder: MBTA uses shuttle buses for Dec 7 & Dec 8 on the Franklin/Foxboro Line

This will allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.
A diversion schedule will be in effect.

Shared from -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts

Reminder: MBTA uses shuttle buses for December 7-9 on the Franklin/Foxboro

On Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project. This will allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project. A diversion schedule will be in effect. Affected trips: 2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1701 (6:47 am from South Station) 2701 (6:47 am from South Station) 2701 (6:47 am from South Station) 1701 (6:47 am from South Station) 2703 (8:02 am from South Station) 2703 (8:02 am from South Station) 1703 (8:02 am from South Station) 1703 (8:02 am from South Station) 1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495) 1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2705 (10:17 am from South Station) 2705 (10:17 am from South Station) 1705 (10:17 am from South Station) 1705 (10:17 am from South Station) 1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495) 1707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 2707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 2707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 1707 (12:17 pm from South Station) 1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 2709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 2709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 1709 (2:17 pm from South Station) 1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 2711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 2711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495) 1711 (3:47 pm from South Station) 1713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 2713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 2713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 1713 (5:47 pm from South Station) 1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 2715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 2715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 1715 (7:55 pm from South Station) 1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495) 1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 2717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 2717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 1717 (9:55 pm from South Station) 1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495) 1719 (11:55 pm from South Station) 2719 (11:55 pm from South Station) 2719 (11:55 pm from South Station) 1719 (11:55 pm from South Station) Last Updated: Nov 18 2024 10:32 AM

MBTA announces shuttles buses for the Franklin/Foxboro line on the December 7-8 weekend

On Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th shuttle buses will replace regular train service between Forge Park/495 and Readville to allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

This will allow for work on the East Street Bridge Replacement Project.

A diversion schedule will be in effect.

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

Affected trips:

2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

2700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1700 (5:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1701 (6:47 am from South Station)

2701 (6:47 am from South Station)

2701 (6:47 am from South Station)

1701 (6:47 am from South Station)

2703 (8:02 am from South Station)

2703 (8:02 am from South Station)

1703 (8:02 am from South Station)

1703 (8:02 am from South Station)

1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

2702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1702 (8:17 am from Forge Park/495)

1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1704 (9:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2705 (10:17 am from South Station)

2705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1705 (10:17 am from South Station)

1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

2706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1706 (11:47 am from Forge Park/495)

1707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

2707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

2707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

1707 (12:17 pm from South Station)

1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1708 (1:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

2709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

2709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

1709 (2:17 pm from South Station)

1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

2711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

2711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

1710 (3:47 pm from Forge Park/495)

1711 (3:47 pm from South Station)

1713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

2713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

2713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

1713 (5:47 pm from South Station)

1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1712 (5:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

2715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

2715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

1715 (7:55 pm from South Station)

1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

2714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1714 (7:57 pm from Forge Park/495)

1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1716 (9:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

2717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

2717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

1717 (9:55 pm from South Station)

1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

2718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1718 (11:27 pm from Forge Park/495)

1719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

2719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

2719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

1719 (11:55 pm from South Station)

Last Updated: Nov 08 2024 11:02 AM

MBTA announces shuttles buses for the Franklin/Foxboro line on the December 7-8 weekend

Reminder: Shuttle busses between Franklin & Walpole on Aug 19 & Aug 20 to allow for track work

MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) posted on Tue, Aug 08, 2023:

"Franklin Line Diversion

On Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th, buses will replace regular weekend train service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole.

This diversion allows for work on the Franklin double track project. https://t.co/NiAtJ6edei"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1688889688516403201

Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

MBTA Commuter Rail: Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) posted on Tue, Aug 08, 2023:

"Franklin Line Diversion

On Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th, buses will replace regular weekend train service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole.

This diversion allows for work on the Franklin double track project. https://t.co/NiAtJ6edei"

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/MBTA_CR/status/1688889688516403201

Franklin line diversion Aug 19 & Aug 20 - busses between Franklin & Walpole

Commuter Rail: Franklin Line - maybe this is the last weekend for shuttle buses

Walpole – Forge Park/495 = September 12 – December 20, weekends

Shuttle buses replace trains between Walpole and Forge Park/495 to allow for work on the Franklin Line Double Track project.

Learn more about the Franklin Line Double Track project
https://www.mbta.com/projects/franklin-line-double-track

See all Franklin Line service changes  https://www.mbta.com/diversions/franklin-line

 

Commuter Rail: Franklin Line - maybe this is the last weekend for shuttle buses

 

MBTA: Franklin Line - shuttle bus -through Dec 20

On weekends through Dec 20, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a normal train schedule. Trains will operate between Walpole and S. Station

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Dec 04 2020 12:10 PM

MBTA: Franklin Line - shuttle bus -through Dec 20

 

MBTA: Franklin Line notice - shuttle bus -through December 20

On weekends through Dec 20, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a normal train schedule. Trains will operate between Norwood Central and S. Station

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

Last Updated: Nov 20 2020 12:15 PM

If you want to take the train to Boston, drive to Walpole (park there) and avoid the shuttle.

MBTA: Franklin Line notice - shuttle bus -through December 20

Franklin Line: Shuttle bus to Walpole on weekends through Nov 22

Walpole – Forge Park/495 = September 12 – November 21, weekends

Shuttle buses replace trains between Walpole and Forge Park/495 to allow for work on the Franklin Line Double Track project.

Learn more about the Franklin Line Double Track project

https://www.mbta.com/projects/franklin-line-double-track

Franklin Line: Shuttle bus to Walpole on weekends through Nov 22

Reminder: Franklin Line notice weekends - new schedule effective Mon - Nov 2

Weekend shuttle service

On weekends through Nov 22, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time. 

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

New schedule effective Nov 2

Fall/Winter Commuter Rail schedules go into effect on Monday, November 2. You can grab them at South Station, North Station & Back Bay or visit MBTA.com/cr to find out all the changes as we significantly increased service on all lines throughout the day.  

Effective Nov 2  https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/route_pdfs/2020-fall/2020-11-02-cr-franklin-accessible-v2.pdf 

Reminder:  Franklin Line notice weekends - new schedule effective Mon - Nov 2

Reminder - Franklin Line: shuttle buses on weekends through Nov 22

On weekends through Nov 22, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork 

Reminder - Franklin Line: shuttle buses on weekends through Nov 22

Franklin Line notice: Commuter Rail shuttle bus on weekends through Nov 22

"On weekends through Nov 22, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time."

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Oct 16 2020 04:28 PM 

 

Franklin Line notice: Commuter Rail shuttle bus weekend through Nov 22

MBTA Commuter Rail: Shuttle bus for Franklin through Walpole weekends Sep 12-Oct 11

On weekends Sept 12 - Oct 11, buses replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double-track extension work. They will operate on a weekend train schedule. However, trains will operate between Walpole and South Station.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays of up to 20 minutes due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork and mbta.com/FRKdoubletrack for more details.

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork

Last Updated: Sep 19 2020 07:16 AM 

 

Head's Up: MTBA Commuter Rail - Shuttle Bus to Walpole Jun 6-7

On June 6 & 7, buses will replace service on the Franklin Line at Forge Park through Walpole to allow for double track extension work. The buses will operate on the weekend train schedule. Normal train service will operate at Walpole through South Station

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule and will be ADA accessible, though bikes will not be allowed on board. Trains may experience delays due to the shuttle busing, please allow for additional travel time.

Visit mbta.com/FRKwork for more details.

Affected stops:

• Walpole
• Norfolk
• Norwood Depot
• Norwood Central
• Franklin
• Forge Park/495

Affected trips:
1702 (6:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1703 (7:20 am from South Station)
1704 (8:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1705 (9:20 am from South Station)
2706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
2706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
1706 (10:40 am from Forge Park/495)
2707 (11:20 am from South Station)
1707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2707 (11:20 am from South Station)
1707 (11:20 am from South Station)
2708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1708 (12:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
2709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
1709 (1:20 pm from South Station)
2710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1710 (2:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
1711 (3:20 pm from South Station)
2712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1712 (4:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
2713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
1713 (5:20 pm from South Station)
2714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1714 (6:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
2715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
1715 (7:20 pm from South Station)
2716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1716 (8:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
2717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
1717 (9:20 pm from South Station)
2718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
1718 (10:40 pm from Forge Park/495)
2719 (11:20 pm from South Station)
2719 (11:20 pm from South Station)
1719 (11:20 pm from South Station)

For more information: https://mbta.com/FRKwork


Last Updated: May 22 2020 01:59 PM

Franklin Line: Double track photos via Keolis

 

MBTA Notices: Franklin/Dean - Forge Park shuttle Sunday; face coverings required May 6

Beginning on Wednesday, May 6 all riders will be required to wear face coverings.

In line with our efforts to help slow the spread of COVID-19, we’ve further postponed all subway diversions through Thursday, May 7. Subway, bus, and Commuter Rail will continue to run at reduced service levels.

This is an ongoing situation, and for the latest information, riders should check mbta.com/coronavirus

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Franklin – Forge Park/495 - Saturdays, May 2 and 9

Shuttle buses replace Franklin Line service between Franklin and Forge Park/495 to allow for track maintenance.   https://www.mbta.com/diversions/franklin-line

 

Shuttle buses replace Franklin Line service between Franklin and Forge Park/495

MBTA Commuter Rail: Starting Saturday May 2, shuttle busses return between Franklin Dean and Forge Park

"On Saturdays, May 2 and 9, shuttle buses will replace train service on the Franklin Line between Franklin and Forge Park to allow for double track extension work.

The shuttle buses will operate on the normal weekend train schedule. More information can be found via the link below."

https://www.mbta.com/projects/franklin-line-double-track
Last Updated: Apr 29 2020 03:12 PM

Note: Yes, this is different from the notice made earlier this week about the PTC Project and I would have hoped that there would have been a little more coordination about the two announcements. For those looking to take the train to Boston on the weekend, take it from downtown's Dean Station and not Forge Park.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/04/mbta-starting-saturday-may-2-franklin.html

shuttle buses will replace train service on the Franklin Line between Franklin and Forge Park

MBTA Commuter Rail: Reminder - Franklin line shuttle bus for weekend schedule

"We’ve made system-wide service changes to accommodate for decreased ridership and to protect our frontline employees while still enabling travel for essential workers, like hospital staff and emergency responders. 

During the week, all subway lines and most bus routes are running on a Saturday schedule, and all Commuter Rail lines are on reduced service. Regular schedules for these modes are still in effect on weekends. Ferry service has been suspended entirely. 

We value your feedback and are monitoring the effects of these service reductions closely. We will adjust service accordingly as the situation changes.
For the most up-to-date information, and to learn more about our response to COVID-19, visit mbta.com/coronavirus 

During reduced service, our crews will continue to work on infrastructure repairs and upgrades throughout the system. This weekend, shuttles will replace trains on the Red and Green lines, and on the Green and Mattapan lines on weeknights.

Work will continue on the Commuter Rail as well. Starting Saturday morning, there will be shuttles on the Framingham/Worcester, Franklin, and Lowell lines, and the Fitchburg Line will start and end at Porter. 

This work supports a number of projects as part of our $8 billion, 5-year capital investment program. 

See how we are making the MBTA better for you  https://www.mbta.com/projects?utm_source=email_digest"

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South Station – Forge Park/495
Weekends through April 2020

Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Readville Stations while we upgrade the signal system as part of Positive Train Control (PTC) work. Also during this work, connecting train service between Readville and South Station will be on the Fairmount Line. There will be no Franklin Line service at Ruggles or Back Bay.

Learn about Positive Train Control  https://www.mbta.com/projects/commuter-rail-positive-train-control-ptc
See all Franklin Line service changes  https://www.mbta.com/diversions/franklin-line

MBTA Commuter Rail: Reminder - Franklin line shuttle bus for weekend schedule